CVChristie Vanover

1. Article · Aug 11, 2026 · Christie Vanover

   This raspberry chipotle sauce hits the exact flavor note everyone's chasing right now (opens the original)

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   Over two decades ago, I stopped into So Long Saloon in Manhattan, Kansas, and ordered a dip that stopped me mid-bite. It was warm cream cheese and black beans, blanketed with a sauce that hit sweet first, then built into a slow, smoky heat. The raspberry chipotle black bean dip was the first thing we ordered every time we ate there. It turned into a full-blown obsession, and it was all because of the raspberry chipotle sauce. Now, I make the sauce myself and serve it with so many dishes. I even

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2. Article · Jul 16, 2026 · Christie Vanover

   Buying a new grill shouldn't feel this confusing. Here's the fix. (opens the original)

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   Walk into any hardware store or scroll any grilling forum and you'll see the same debate on repeat: pellet vs. charcoal vs. gas vs. electric. Everyone has a favorite, and everyone swears theirs is the "right" one. Here's the truth. As a pitmaster who has cooked on dozens of grills, there is no universal best smoker. There's only the best smoker for how you actually plan to cook. Someone smoking a brisket every weekend needs a completely different setup than someone who wants to sear a few burger

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